Toward Zero Waste ~ Charlotte is teaming up with Mecklenburg County Solid Waste to ensure our recycling efforts are not in vain! As we work to reduce landfill contributions, recycling plays an important role. But wishful recycling could cause even more waste!

To get the most out of our Q&A session we invite you to watch this 40-minute video at least once over the next three weeks (http://bit.ly/RecycleRight2021) It covers many of the most frequently asked recycling questions. The video is presented by Mecklenburg County Residential Recycling Educators, Maitri Meyer & Walker Spruill. They have been sustainability enthusiasts for years and both have a strong passion to educate others on reduced consumption and proper recycling. They will also be joining us for the Ask The Experts Recycling Q & A.

Here is the video outline:

• An overview of the residential curbside recycling process in Mecklenburg county
• Challenges & costs of wishful recycling and how residents can help
• What is and is not recyclable
• Interactive/fun game to solidify learning and clarify common misinformation.

After watching the video you’ll probably still have some recycling-related questions. That’s great! Please send all of those questions ahead of time to: rachel@towardzerowaste.org. On April 17th at 10 AM EST, we will be hosting a live Ask the Experts Recycling Q&A where we will be answering all of the questions that you sent in.